Less and Less

A quick "check-in": I am now at an even 210.0lbs. The number continues to go down, so I am happy. Slowly, but surely I will break that 200 barrier! I will have to take my measurements and see how they compare to the ones I did in the beginning. It would be nice to see if the inches are going down too (I suspect that they are, but by how much I have no clue). I am a very happy camper! I still give in to cravings every once in a while, but am better about not snacking a ton. I don't beat myself up about it. I am still working on a consistent sleep schedule because not going to bed at a decent hour can cause overeating and not getting enough rest means not enough energy to really push myself in the cardio classes. I am still a work in progress, but I am getting better each day and have a positive outloook :)

Feeling the Results

I have been keeping up with the classes at work and am starting to see that I can do more and more each time (gotta build that stamina!). My weight has not changed since that last weigh in, but today I put on pants that I haven't worn since before the summer because it's cooling off. They used to be quite tight and by the end of the workday were really uncomfortable. I am happy to say that when I first put them on today there was more room AND even at the end of my day, there is still room. I am not driven by the numbers on the scale because I know that muscle weighs more than fat, so as long as I feel the difference in the fit of my clothes, I know I am still making great improvements. As I start to tone the muscles that were not being used in forever, I will feel (and see) the difference in my shape (something that is often overlooked by people who are fixated on their weight). I am happy to say this journey is going well.

As for eating, I am trying to make as many of my meals for work as I can (I have bought very few meals since starting this job). It's really helping too. I will not sit here and say that I have it all under control because every once in a while I cave to chips or fries, but I am eating better overall and enjoying eating well. I plan out all my snacks for the day and make sure I drink plenty of water. I will get to a healthier size and weight and doing it slowly and sensibly will keep me from that awful yo-yo effect. It's not like I have lost 50lbs or anything like that, but I am making better choices and my body is thanking me for it (even while I sit here feeling sore from my circuit training class today).